Ithaca College

Congratulations! We posted our first "Quit Smoking" Intercom 4 weeks ago and if you've quit smoking for 4 weeks, you have probably already seen some of these great benefits of quitting: 

• 20 minutes after quitting: Heart Rate will drop down to normal levels
• 12 hours: Carbon Monoxide levels in your body reduce to lower values, while blood oxygen levels increase to normal, decreasing your risk for serious cardiovascular problems
• 1 day: (ONLY 24 HOURS): Reduced risk for heart attack
• 48 hours: Your ability to smell and taste will improve
• 3 days: Nicotine will no longer be in your body
• 2-3 weeks: Improved circulation and lung function, which means you will breathe easier
• 1-9 months: Lungs start repairing, reducing your risk for infections, coughing and shortness of breath

Keep smoke free! You're doing great!

• 1 year: 50% reduced risk for heart disease
• 5 years: Your risk for stroke will be the same as someone who does not smoke
• 10 years: 50% reduced risk for lung cancer and other cancer risks
• 15 years: Your risk for heart disease will be the same as someone who does not smoke

If you are interested in quitting, tools and resources can be found on the Work/Life Blog, Mind Body Me Facebook Page and EAP page. Also check out the following resources: 

• http://www.nysmokefree.com/
• http://smokefree.gov/
• http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/how-to-quit/getting-help/
• http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/tobacco/smoking
• http://www.quit.com/index.html
• http://www.mybalanceworks.com/

"The time is right, right now. Stop waiting and start doing" - unknown